Canada-United States: Overview and federal supports

Support and resources for businesses, workers, exporters and travellers affected by Canada-United States (U.S.) relations. Information on tariffs, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and financial aid.

Financial support for businesses and workers

U.S. tariff support for Canadian business and workers

Tax relief, remission of tariffs, Employment Insurance (EI) measures and work-sharing, Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL), supporting Canadian exporters and steel sector, expanding into new markets

EDC Trade Impact Program

Trade credit insurance, manage currency fluctuations, access more working capital, enable global expansion

Support for Canadian agriculture and agri-food industries impacted by trade disruptions

AgriStability, AgriInvest, advance payments, price pooling, loans program, trade disruption support (Farm Credit Canada), Agricultural Trade Commissioner Service, contact agri-food trade services, Canada Brand promotion

Business Benefits Finder

Grants and contributions, loans, tax credits, wage subsidies and other business support

Businesses, importers and exporters

Importing from the United States

Canadian customs tariff

Get tariff classifications for goods you want to import into Canada using the Canadian Customs Tariff, which shows the preferential tariffs for products from countries with a free trade agreement

Canada Tariff Finder

Use the Canada Tariff Finder to check import or export tariffs for specific goods and markets, focusing on countries where Canada has a free trade agreement

Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

Relief from the payment of tariffs or refund of tariffs already paid, template for submissions

Tariffs, rules and regulations

Tariff information and Harmonized System (HS) codes, export and import controls, Canadian sanctions, responsible business conduct abroad, trade agreements, negotiations and consultations

Overview: CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system

Assess and pay duties and taxes on imported commercial goods

Agriculture and agri-food trade between Canada and the United States

Canada-United States agriculture and agri-food data, support for Canadian agriculture and agri-food industries impacted by trade disruptions, Trade Disruption Customer Support program

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Doing business in North America, about, latest news, investing in Canada, find events, contact information

Exporting to the United States

Support for Canadian exporters faced with U.S. tariffs

Understanding CUSMA compliance and step-by-step guide, diversify your exports, self-serve resources for problem-solving, supporting Canadian exporters through U.S. tariff challenges

Ship to the U.S.

U.S. de minimis suspension, paying duty in advance, how to pay duties, sign up for Canada Post merchant alerts

Doing business in the United States

Market overview, tariffs, rules and regulations, navigating business expansion, events, funding, financing and support programs, contacts

Canada Tariff Finder

Use the Canada Tariff Finder to check import or export tariffs for specific goods and markets, focusing on countries where Canada has a free trade agreement

Tariffs, rules and regulations

Tariff information and Harmonized System (HS) codes, export and import controls, Canadian sanctions, responsible business conduct abroad, trade agreements, negotiations and consultations

Agriculture and agri-food trade between Canada and the United States

Canada-United States agriculture and agri-food data, support for Canadian agriculture and agri-food industries impacted by trade disruptions, Trade Disruption Customer Support program

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Doing business in North America, about, latest news, investing in Canada, find events, contact information

Travelling

Travelling to the United States from Canada

United States travel advice

Risk level, safety and security, entry and exit requirements, health, laws and culture, natural disasters and climate

Travel outside Canada

Registration of Canadians abroad, health and safety outside Canada, travel documents, children and travel, types of travellers, travelling and money, living outside Canada

Dogs travelling to the United States

Entry requirements, dogs that do not meet the requirements

Programs for trusted travellers

Learn about programs to make border crossings faster and easier for travellers and private or commercial operators

Returning to Canada from the United States

Crossing the border into Canada

Advance Declaration, programs for trusted travellers, secondary inspections, airport arrival kiosks and eGates, examining digital devices, how the CBSA collects, uses and protects your information, Indigenous border mobility measures

Customs

Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what you must declare, customs duties and taxes, personal exemptions

Bringing food into Canada for personal use

Find out if the item is allowed and under what conditions, items from the United States, items from outside the United States, be aware of the product risks, declare the product

Moving or returning to Canada

Before moving or returning to Canada, items you can import duty- and tax-free, specifications for certain circumstances, declaring your goods upon arrival, restrictions

Bringing animals into Canada

Find out what you need before you travel with your pet or import an animal

Travelling from the United States to Canada

Crossing the border into Canada

Advance Declaration, international event services, airport arrival kiosks and eGates, examining digital devices, how the CBSA collects, uses and protects your information, Indigenous border mobility measures, restricted and prohibited goods

Customs

Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what you must declare, customs duties and taxes, and personal exemptions

Travel tips

Travel and identity documents, travelling with a disability, border reminder checklist, reporting requirements

Find out if you’re inadmissible

About inadmissibility, reasons you may be inadmissible, what to do if you’re inadmissible, overcome criminal convictions

What you need to enter Canada as a visitor

Visitor visa, electronic travel authorization (eTA), visit Canada on business, transit through Canada

Bringing food into Canada for personal use

Find out if the item is allowed and under what conditions, items from the United States, items from outside the United States, be aware of the product risks, declare the product

Moving or returning to Canada

Before moving or returning to Canada, items you can import duty- and tax-free, specifications for certain circumstances, declaring your goods upon arrival, restrictions

Bringing animals into Canada

Find out what you need before you travel with your pet or import an animal

Supporting Canadian products and services

Choose Canada

Buy Canadian, celebrate Canada, embrace Canadian culture, explore Canadian history, cheer on Canada, protect Canada

Made in Canada

How to tell if a food product is Canadian, made in Canada label requirements for retail goods, travel Canada and support local businesses

Related government resources

Canada’s engagement with the United States

Trade, strengthening border security, strengthening security and defence, disrupting the fentanyl trade, bilateral relations

Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

Countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs, helping Canadian business and workers, impacts of unjustified U.S. trade actions

Strengthening border security

Actions and outcomes to date, Canada’s Border Plan, additional expanded measures, ongoing border-related efforts

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